Spring in the Appalachian Foothills

In a previous post, I featured the blooms in my yard. Today, I am featuring native plants from my area. These were shot today, on a hike in the woods with the dogs:





Added delight: The Big Dog got some air!

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Originally uploaded by urban.adventurist

Great pic on Flickr! The whole photo stream is interesting. A little eye candy for midweek.

Long weekend with friends

The hubby and I left last Thursday evening and traveled to spend the weekend with his college roommate and wife. They are newlyweds, having tied the knot in November. She is perfect for him: funny, cute, smart and full of life. We had a blast! The guys played golf Friday and Saturday. We gals shopped Friday, discovering a great quilt shop in Selma, NC: The Whistle Stop Quilt Shop. It is neat shop, with a huge selection of fabric and patterns, and beautiful example quilts. The owner, Connie, is friendly and helpful. Drop in to see her if you happen through! I bought a pattern and 2 books along with these goodies:

S also bought a kit and we made her very first quilt top on Saturday! Love to sew and chat!


Our friends, S and S, live in a great big house they have been rehabbing. It has a fantastic screen porch, a gorgeous staircase and tons of Southern charm! They also have 2 cute pups,
Sweet Riley


And this killer chihuahua, Peanut:


Don't those red eyes scare you? He really is a sweet little guy, he just didn't like the camera!
We had such a great time, we are so lucky to have such good friends.

Back home and back to the home rehab of our own. The man-cub and I painted half the master bedroom tonight, we will finish tomorrow night. Then a major cleaning is in store! We hope to list it mid-May. I really hope there are the right buyers for this place. I love this house and am very proud of it. But, I miss living with my hubby full-time!

I love completion

I finally have the house to myself. The dogs have been walked, I fixed a frozen pizza.
Then, back into my sweatshop!
I started this bag about a month ago, before the house rehab started. I finally got back to it and finished it!
I love the skull and crossbones batik accent fabric. I have had it for about 6 years, waiting for just the right project. It looks great next to the citron tie-dye my mom gave me. I also love having a contrasting lining. It seems like a sweet little secret! This pattern is still evolving.


I am really starting to like it. Not sure if I am keeping it or gifting it.

Rainy Mondays

New Photoshop Elements project. Just to keep it current. I took this in NYC and did a little "enhancing". Might have it printed for the portfolio.

Painted the hall tonight. Plan on getting back into the sewing room tomorrow night. I have a new handbag to finish. I am also back to working on my king-sized quilt for my bed. Rainy Monday, hard to focus. Guess I'll go watch some "Paranormal State" before bed.

The house re-hab is drawing to a close. Next is a purging of our crap, then a thorough cleaning, then putting it on the market. Hope it sells! I miss living with my hubby.